Think Tank Awegust!
My Longest Web Piece, Ever!
B&H has just posted what has to be my longest web article, 3000 words. It’s a topic and format presented to me, I trust it will help you in your landscape photography.
Meike D800 Grip
Some fan decided I needed to have a Meike D800 grip, whoever you are, thanks! If you’re not aware what this is all about, it seems to be an exact knock off of the Nikon MB-D12. I’ve had it now for about a week and while it looks just like the Nikon unit, the Meike is not the exact same. Little things like slightly different finish, a couple metal parts are plastic and it doesn’t fit like a glove like the MB-D12. I see on Amazon right now it’s $53 and the MB-D12 is $399. That’s a huge difference in price. The one thing the is cool about the Meike grip is it weights about 6oz less. Is it built as well as the Nikon unit? I don’t know, nor do I know if it will last as long. I’m giving it a try and if I find any answers, I’ll let you know.
Comin Back to the Big Apple!
A whole lot of folks have been asking if we’re coming back to New York this fall. I am most happy to say we most certainly are. While everything is in place, plans made and logistics dealt with, details won’t be broadcasted until 8 Sept. I can tell you we’ll start the fun 17 Oct at Calumet, then B&H and finish up at Unique on the 20th with a WHOLE bunch in between. I’ll be doing formal presentations and shoots the like you’ve never seen done by me or in NY before and if all goes well, I’ll have an informal photo walk as well. So stay tuned, we’ comin back to the Big Apple..Yahooooo!
The Amazing Meb!
The alarm went off at 02:50 and the TV went on. At 03:01 we saw our dear friend Meb take off in the marathon in London. Meb is not just a runner, an Olympic athlete representing our country, but a 37 year old pursuing his dreams (he ran an Olympic marathon at 37!)! Meb was in the front of the pack at the beginning of the marathon but about 1/3 of the way through the pack started to pull away and he was in a trailing pack around 17-19th position and a few minutes behind the Nigerians. When the final lap was turning the corner, there was Meb with Japan and then shortly passing Brazil and in the end, he finished his last Olympic game career in 4th. 4th in the world, simply, bloody, amazing!
In the post race interviews, it was alluded to how Meb’s story is the American Dream. You really don’t know just how true this is! Spending time with Meb while he trained and to see all the runners of all ages here in the Eastern Sierra training stop to talk to him, inspired by him, I know when they said in the post race that he is an inspiration to this countries runners, he truly is! Meb’s “motto” Run to Overcome comes from his life. His book tells his story and just how with a spirit like Meb’s this country is still an amazing place to call home. Whether you’re a runner, athletic competitor or photographer, this book lifts you up and brightens any day.
Ten hours after the end of his race, an email came in from Meb. I can’t even imagine how jam packed his day must be after that amazing finish so I opened it up instantly. Even with all he has going being on the other side of the pond, he took time to reach out. That’s just the kind of amazing human being he is. We’re very proud of his accomplishments and honored to be able to call him friend! Congrats Meb!
Run Meb!
Run Meb! at 3am PST, Meb who is 37 will be running in the marathon at the Olympics. All of here in Mammoth will be up and rooting him to the finish line!
And if you’ve been following the blog this past week, you know part of the story of how this image was created for Meb.
And how did I create this last image? You will never guess what I had to do. The folks at the NAPP Safari at Photoshop World will here the whole story and be amazed! I will tell you this much, is was with a D4, 24f1.4AFS and 2 SB-900s attached to SD-9s!